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Disruptions Weekly Overview

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Chicago

~ 34,397 Flights affected

High

New York

~ 28,700 Flights affected

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Boston

~ 26,560 Flights affected

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Dallas

~ 22,560 Flights affected

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Newark

~ 21,663 Flights affected

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London

~ 19,709 Flights affected

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Houston

~ 17,700 Flights affected

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Miami

~ 17,700 Flights affected

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Washington

~ 17,700 Flights affected

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Frankfurt

~ 16,324 Flights affected

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Paris

~ 16,324 Flights affected

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Los Angeles

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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Orlando

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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Fort Lauderdale

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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Detroit

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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Philadelphia

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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New Orleans

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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San Diego

~ 7,897 Flights affected

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Indianapolis

~ 7,897 Flights affected

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Manchester

~ 5,046 Flights affected

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Birmingham

~ 5,046 Flights affected

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Edinburgh

~ 4,956 Flights affected

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Newcastle

~ 4,956 Flights affected

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Bristol

~ 4,956 Flights affected

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Glasgow

~ 4,956 Flights affected

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Atlanta

~ 4,000 Flights affected

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Jakarta

~ 3,900 Flights affected

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Tokyo

~ 3,900 Flights affected

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Delhi

~ 3,900 Flights affected

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Denver

~ 3,037 Flights affected

Medium

Rome

~ 2,645 Flights affected

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Madrid

~ 2,645 Flights affected

Medium

Tenerife

~ 2,000 Flights affected

Medium

Granadilla De Abone

~ 2,000 Flights affected

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Dubai

~ 1,579 Flights affected

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Jeddah

~ 1,237 Flights affected

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Riyadh

~ 1,237 Flights affected

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Abha

~ 1,237 Flights affected

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Sharjah

~ 1,237 Flights affected

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Amman

~ 1,237 Flights affected

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Charleroi

~ 832 Flights affected

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Doha

~ 677 Flights affected

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Gizan

~ 677 Flights affected

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Najran

~ 677 Flights affected

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Jazan

~ 677 Flights affected

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Nejran

~ 677 Flights affected

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Kuwait City

~ 560 Flights affected

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Kuwait

~ 560 Flights affected

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São Paulo

~ 345 Flights affected

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Campinas

~ 345 Flights affected

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Guarulhos

~ 345 Flights affected

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Abu Dhabi

~ 342 Flights affected

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Phoenix

~ 270 Flights affected

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Dublin

~ 90 Flights affected

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Delays and Cancellations

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Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh flights still face delays and cancellations after Gulf airspace crisis

Commercial flights across the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are running again, but passengers using Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport, and King Khalid International Airport still face short-notice delays, reroutings, and cancellations more than five months after missile strikes and air-defense interceptions triggered widespread airspace closures. Major hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam are operational, yet congestion, tighter safe corridors, and longer Europe-to-Asia routings continue to make schedules less reliable. Because the disruption is linked to a wider security conflict rather than an airline-controlled issue, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds, and care if your journey is disrupted.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 12, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

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Barcelona El Prat strike and storms disrupt over 2,400 flights across Europe

Air travel across Europe was disrupted on 11 August 2026 after the ongoing ground-handling strike at Barcelona El Prat Airport and stormy weather affected 2,400 flights. Barcelona saw the biggest concentration of delays and cancellations, but disruption also reached Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Frankfurt Airport, London Heathrow Airport, and Madrid Barajas Airport. With summer schedules already tight, many travelers faced long waits, missed connections, and limited same-day rebooking options. Because the disruption was linked bad weather, compensation is usually unlikely, but you should still check your flight with AirHelp. Airlines are also required to provide care, including meals, accommodation, rebooking, or refunds where needed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 12, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Thunderstorms trigger FAA ground stops at Newark Liberty and across US hubs, disrupting 7,000 flights

Severe thunderstorms on 11 August 2026 triggered FAA ground stops and disrupted more than 7,000 flights across the United States, with the biggest problems centered on Chicago, the New York City metro area, and Newark Liberty International Airport . For travelers, that meant repeated delays, long waits at gates and check-in desks, and the risk of wider knock-on disruption as aircraft and crews fell out of position. Airlines were offering rebooking, but schedules were expected to remain unstable until the storm line cleared the Northeast overnight. Because the disruption was weather-related, compensation is usually unlikely, although airlines should still provide care and support when your journey is heavily delayed or canceled.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 12, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

JetBlue cancels 2 Boston-Barcelona flights after pilots arrive too late to fly

JetBlue Airways canceled 2 flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport on 6 August 2026 and 8 August 2026 after delayed pilot positioning flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport left the crews outside their allowed working hours. The airline had no reserve pilots in Boston qualified for Atlantic services, so the overnight departures were pulled even though the aircraft were serviceable. A separate Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport service then left more than 4 hours late on 10 August, underlining wider summer pressure from thunderstorms, air traffic control restrictions, and stretched staffing. If you were affected, you may have rights to rerouting, refunds, and care, but EC 261 doesn't automatically apply because JetBlue is a U.S. carrier.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 12, 2026

Cancellations

Mount Etna ash halts arrivals at Catania–Fontanarossa Airport on 10 August

Ash from a new eruption of Mount Etna forced the suspension of all arriving flights at Catania–Fontanarossa Airport on 10 August 2026. Dozens of flights operated by Ryanair, EasyJet, ITA Airways, and Wizz Air were diverted or placed on hold, while Palermo continued to operate normally. Because the disruption was caused by volcanic ash outside airline control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, assistance, rebooking, or refunds where needed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 11, 2026

Unknown

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Birmingham Airport baggage glitch leaves TUI and other passengers without bags

A technical failure in Birmingham Airport's outbound baggage system began early on 7 August 2026 and was still being cleared four days later after dozens of flights departed without most of their checked luggage. The disruption mainly affected TUI Airways and other leisure carriers flying to Rhodes, Dalaman, Paphos, Ibiza, Italian and Spanish resorts, and Scottish domestic destinations. No flights were canceled or significantly delayed, but hundreds of travelers were left buying replacement clothes, medicine, and other essentials while their bags were sent on separately. If your luggage was delayed, keep receipts for essential purchases.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 11, 2026

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Gatwick Airport issued fuel shortage alert over weekend

Over the weekend, Gatwick Airport (LGW) warned airlines that a jet fuel shortage could disrupt flights during a busy summer travel period. An alert issued on 2 August 2026 said the supply problem may last for the next 2 days. However a spokesperson for Gatwick has confirmed that the issue has now been fixed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 4, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

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Air Zimbabwe reschedules Harare-London Gatwick flights after 31 July disruption

Air Zimbabwe's long-haul service between Harare and London remains disrupted after an operational issue on 31 July 2026 forced more schedule changes. Flight UM724 from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport left almost a full 24 hours later, at 8:30 pm on 3 August 2026 and landed at London Gatwick Airport after 6:00 am on 4 August 2026, while the return UM725 departed at 8:30 am and arrived in Harare at 8:00 pm the same day. Air Zimbabwe says the earlier problem disrupted planned aircraft and crew use, and its customer service team is contacting affected travelers directly. Because the issue appears to be within the airline's control, affected passengers may have rights to care and passengers on the London departure could claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under UK 261, depending on the final cause.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 4, 2026

Cancellations

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WestJet flight attendants strike cancels 615 flights and disrupts 250,000 passengers

A strike by WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants began on 2 August 2026, canceling 615 flights and affecting around 250,000 passengers during Canada's busy Civic Holiday weekend. The stoppage followed the collapse of wage talks and spread across WestJet's network, with Toronto Pearson International Airport among the key airports caught up in the disruption. The strike ended with a tentative deal agreed Monday, and flights will begin to return to normal schedule. Because this is an airline staff strike, passengers on WestJet flights departing from or arriving at EU airports may be entitled to compensation if their flight was canceled at short notice or arrived more than 3 hours late. Air passenger rights apply to flights in Canada and AirHelp can help you if you were affected on a flight departing from the UK or EU.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 4, 2026

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Cancellations

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Lufthansa cancels Munich to Beijing flight after pressurization fault

Lufthansa canceled flight LH722 between Munich Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport on 31st July 2026 after a pressurization system fault forced the Airbus A350 to turn back soon after departure. The crew spent around 2 hours and 15 minutes managing the issue at 17,000 ft before landing safely back in Munich, where passengers were taken to Terminal 2 for rebooking. As this appears to have been a technical issue within the airline’s normal operations, affected passengers may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, along with rerouting and care while they wait.

Alice Mariscott-WyattAug 4, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Barcelona and Palma ground-handling strikes from 4 August could affect 2 million passengers

Ground-handling strikes at Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) are due to begin on 4 August 2026, putting Spain's summer travel peak under pressure. At Barcelona, all 1,179 Groundforce staff are set to walk out indefinitely, while around 600 Swissport workers in Palma plan parallel action. Spanish officials say 11,600 flight movements and about 2 million passengers could be affected at Barcelona alone through the end of September. Because the strikes involve independent ground handlers rather than airline staff, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines still have to provide care, rebooking, or refunds when your trip is disrupted.

Matteo FlorisJul 31, 2026

Cancellations

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Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines extend Kuwait flight disruptions until 8 August

Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines have extended disruption to flights linked to Kuwait until at least 8 August 2026, warning that normal schedules still aren't expected to resume before then. For passengers, that means more canceled or reshuffled journeys and another round of last-minute flight checks. Qatar Airways has delayed the return of its full Kuwait operation, while Turkish Airlines says cancellations on the Kuwait–Istanbul route are also likely to continue. If you're affected, check your flight before leaving for the airport and review your rebooking or refund options. Compensation will depend on the route and the reason for the disruption, so it's worth checking your rights.

Matteo FlorisJul 30, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Dubai flights remain disrupted as Air France and Singapore Airlines extend suspensions

Flights to and through Dubai International Airport are still being disrupted on 30 July 2026 as Air France, Singapore Airlines, and other international carriers keep Middle East suspensions in place. Singapore Airlines has extended its Singapore-Dubai suspension until late October, while Air France, LOT Polish Airlines, Finnair, and British Airways are also delaying resumptions, cutting frequencies, or canceling routes. Even where schedules have largely returned, airlines are still making diversions around Iranian and Iraqi airspace, which can mean longer journeys, tighter connections, and overnight delays. Because the disruption is tied to armed conflict and security restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds, and care during major delays or cancellations.

Matteo FlorisJul 30, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

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Airline strikes could disrupt August 2026 flights across Europe and beyond

Airline and airport staff strikes are shaping the 2026 summer travel season, with more delays and cancellations possible in August after earlier walkouts in Germany caused hundreds of cancellations and triggered wider disruption across major hubs. Because airline networks are so connected, even local labor action can quickly affect routes in other countries. For passengers, that could mean short-notice schedule changes during one of the busiest months for leisure travel. If your flight from an EU airport, or into the EU on an EU airline, is canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours because of an airline staff strike, you could be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, along with rerouting or a refund and care at the airport. Strikes caused by external providers are less likely to qualify for compensation, but airlines still owe passengers support during the disruption.

Matteo FlorisJul 30, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Greece radar failure triggers delays, diversions, and cancellations across Europe

Flights across Greece were disrupted on 27 July 2026 after a failure in the country's main radar system used to monitor flights forced controllers to reduce capacity and slow traffic through a key eastern Mediterranean corridor. Departures from Athens International Airport and Thessaloniki Airport were among those initially halted, while other flights were delayed, diverted, or rerouted around Greek airspace, creating knock-on problems across Europe at the height of the summer season. Because the disruption appears to stem from an air traffic control technical failure outside airline control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely for most passengers. Even so, airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays, including refreshments, rebooking, refunds, and overnight accommodation where needed.

Matteo FlorisJul 29, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Eurocontrol technical failure delays hundreds of flights across Europe

A technical failure at Eurocontrol's Network Manager Operations Centre in Brussels on 27 July 2026 delayed hundreds of flights across Europe after the system used to manage departure slots went down. Even after the core platform was restored later that night, airlines were left dealing with a backlog of aircraft and rolling delays that were expected to continue into Tuesday. Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv warned that both arriving and departing flights would be affected and told passengers to check live schedules with their airline before traveling. Because the disruption appears to have been caused by an air traffic control IT problem outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, although airlines should still provide care and assistance, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what may apply.

Matteo FlorisJul 29, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

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